Cough assist

[Lizzie]

I’ve just been provided with a cough assist machine. I’m told people either love them or hate them . Any views or experiences to share?? Lizzie

[Ellie]

During use, it can feel a bit brutal but the relief of getting rid of the gunk is generally deemed worth it 😏

Good luck Lizzie.

Love Ellie.

[Guy]

I get on fine with mine Lizzie. I did get the settings tweaked once I'd got used to it so it felt it was more effective. It gives your lungs/chest a bit of a workout too which has to be a good thing

[Lynne K]

My appointment with the breathing team on 28th October. They came to my usual clinic in Salford Royal from their centre at Wythenshaw. They suggested that I go in to their centre as a day case. They’d show me and Steve how a cough assist device works. We’d be able to practice with it and then when comfortable with it take it home. I haven’t accepted this yet because I’m drinking pineapple every day first to see if this does anything positive and after about two weeks of this it seems to be helping. Lynne

[Lizzie]

Thanks all for your responses. I’ll certainly give it a go and see if it helps.
Love, Lizzie

[Lynne K]

Thanks Lizzie, still not decided. Lynne x

[slp]

I have had one for several years and use it occasionally when I am very phlegmy and also have a nebuliser that is more useful for thinning phlegm. That's very easy to use so maybe talk to your respiratory nurse.
Take care xx